ZIP code 96781: Papaikou, HI
96781 is a ZIP code in Papaikou, Hawaii, mainly in Hawaii County, part of the Hilo-Kailua, HI micro area. About 2,073 people live here.
- Population
- 2,073
- Median household income
- $96,400
- Typical home value
- $538,800+1.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,500gross, per month
- Median age
- 48.8
- Homeowners
- 82.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 96781 details
| City | Papaikou |
|---|---|
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Metro area | Hilo-Kailua, HI |
| Time zone | Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10), no daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 51.6 sq mi, plus 0.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 40 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 19.80584, -155.20016 |
Median rent in 96781 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,463/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,543/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 96781
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96710 | Hakalau, HI | 4.0 mi | 162 |
| 96728 | Honomu, HI | 6.0 mi | 376 |
| 96783 | Pepeekeo, HI | 6.6 mi | 2,251 |
| 96721 | Hilo, HI | 8.8 mi | — |
| 96773 | Ninole, HI | 8.9 mi | 95 |
| 96720 | Hilo, HI | 10.3 mi | 52,979 |
| 96780 | Papaaloa, HI | 11.2 mi | 400 |
| 96764 | Laupahoehoe, HI | 13.4 mi | 516 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 96781?
A typical home in ZIP code 96781 is worth about $538,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $96,400 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Hawaii average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $538,800 homeWhat can a $96,400 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 96781
What city is ZIP code 96781?
ZIP code 96781 is in Papaikou, HI, in Hawaii County.
What county is ZIP code 96781 in?
96781 is mainly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of ZIP code 96781?
About 2,073 people live in ZIP code 96781, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 96781 in?
96781 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10). It has no daylight saving time.